Garmin GNX Wireless Sail Pack 43 Installation Instructions - Page 3

Maintenance, Specifications

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Ignition or in-line switch à 12 Vdc power source Ä Drop cable Å GDT 43 transducer Æ NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable Ç NMEA 2000 T-connector È Existing NMEA 2000 network É Nexus® Wiring When you connect the GDT 43 to a Nexus system, you must cut the GDT 43 cable to the desired length and connect the wires to the dedicated depth port on the Nexus device. GDT 43 Black Red Screen White Nexus Black Blue Screen Do not use Transducer Calibration NOTE: If you are using a Nexus system or if the transducer data does not appear, the transducer must be calibrated. You can use the NexusRace™ software to calibrate the transducer. To download the NexusRace software, go to garmin.com/NexusRace. Maintenance Testing the Installation NOTICE You should check your boat for leaks before you leave it in the water for an extended period of time. The transducer must be in the water to work properly. 1 When your boat is in the water, check for leaks near the transducer installation site. 2 If leaks are found, apply marine sealant around the installation site, let the sealant cure, and repeat step 1. Cleaning the Transducer Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your device's performance. 1 Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent. 2 If the fouling is severe, use a scouring pad or putty knife to remove growth. 3 Wipe the device dry. Specifications GDT 43 Specifications Dimensions (W x L) 42 x 86 mm (1.65 x 3.38 in.) Hull thickness Min. 6 mm (0.24 in.) Max. 42 mm (1.65 in.) Temperature range Operating: From -10 to 70ºC (from 14 to 158°F) Storage: From -35 to 70ºC (from 31 to 158°F) Transducer cable length 6 m (19.7 ft.) Sonar frequency 200 kHz Sonar depth* 275 m (900 ft.) NMEA 2000 Adapter Specifications Dimensions (W x L x D) Weight Power input Power consumption Temperature range 101.4 x 116.3 x 76.2 mm (4 x 4 19/32 x 3 in.) Adapter: 120.9 g (4.26 oz.) With bracket: 200.7 g (7.08 oz.) From 9 to 16 Vdc Max. 2.4 W From -15 to 70ºC (from 5 to 158°F) NMEA 2000 PGN Type Transmit and receive Transmit PGN Description 005932 ISO acknowledgment 059904 ISO request 060928 ISO address claim 126208 NMEA®:Command, request, and acknowledge group function 126464 Transmit and receive PGN list group function 126996 Product information 128267 Water depth 130312 Temperature © 2017 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries Garmin®, the Garmin logo, and Nexus® are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries, registered in the USA and other countries. GDT™, GST™, and NexusRace™ are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used without the express permission of Garmin. NMEA 2000® and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of the National Marine Electronics Association. *Dependent upon the water conditions. 3

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Ã
Ignition or in-line switch
Ä
12 Vdc power source
Å
Drop cable
Æ
GDT 43 transducer
Ç
NMEA 2000 terminator or backbone cable
È
NMEA 2000 T-connector
É
Existing NMEA 2000 network
Nexus
®
Wiring
When you connect the GDT 43 to a Nexus system, you must cut
the GDT 43 cable to the desired length and connect the wires to
the dedicated depth port on the Nexus device.
GDT 43
Nexus
Black
Black
Red
Blue
Screen
Screen
White
Do not use
Transducer Calibration
NOTE:
If you are using a Nexus system or if the transducer data
does not appear, the transducer must be calibrated.
You can use the NexusRace
software to calibrate the
transducer. To download the NexusRace software, go to
garmin.com/NexusRace
.
Maintenance
Testing the Installation
NOTICE
You should check your boat for leaks before you leave it in the
water for an extended period of time.
The transducer must be in the water to work properly.
1
When your boat is in the water, check for leaks near the
transducer installation site.
2
If leaks are found, apply marine sealant around the
installation site, let the sealant cure, and repeat step 1.
Cleaning the Transducer
Aquatic fouling accumulates quickly and can reduce your
device's performance.
1
Remove the fouling with a soft cloth and mild detergent.
2
If the fouling is severe, use a scouring pad or putty knife to
remove growth.
3
Wipe the device dry.
Specifications
GDT 43 Specifications
Dimensions (W x L)
42 x 86 mm (1.65 x 3.38 in.)
Hull thickness
Min. 6 mm (0.24 in.)
Max. 42 mm (1.65 in.)
Temperature range
Operating: From -10 to 70ºC (from 14 to
158°F)
Storage: From -35 to 70ºC (from 31 to 158°F)
Transducer cable length
6 m (19.7 ft.)
Sonar frequency
200 kHz
Sonar depth*
275 m (900 ft.)
*Dependent upon the water conditions.
NMEA 2000 Adapter Specifications
Dimensions (W x L x D)
101.4 x 116.3 x 76.2 mm (4 x 4
19
/
32
x 3 in.)
Weight
Adapter: 120.9 g (4.26 oz.)
With bracket: 200.7 g (7.08 oz.)
Power input
From 9 to 16 Vdc
Power consumption
Max. 2.4 W
Temperature range
From -15 to 70ºC (from 5 to 158°F)
NMEA 2000 PGN
Type
PGN
Description
Transmit and
receive
005932
ISO acknowledgment
059904
ISO request
060928
ISO address claim
126208 NMEA
®
:Command, request, and
acknowledge group function
126464
Transmit and receive PGN list group function
Transmit
126996
Product information
128267
Water depth
130312 Temperature
© 2017 Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries
Garmin
®
, the Garmin logo, and Nexus
®
are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries,
registered in the USA and other countries. GDT
, GST
, and NexusRace
are
trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its subsidiaries. These trademarks may not be used
without the express permission of Garmin.
NMEA 2000
®
and the NMEA 2000 logo are registered trademarks of the National Marine
Electronics Association.
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